Lauer

Philipp Lauer is a producer, musician and DJ based in Frankfurt. He performs as Lauer and also as one part in Tuff City Kids with Gerd Janson.Raised on a strict diet of hip hop & punk rock, Philipp finally succumbed to the pleasures of electronic music in the late nineties when he started to produce deep house tracks.One of his most successful projects in the early 2000 years was Arto Mwambe with Christian Beißwenger (AKA CB Funk, TCB). During that time Philipp founded his own label Brontosaurus and they played many live shows all around the globe.His debut solo album "Phillips" was released in spring 2012 on Running Back, followed by "Borndom" 2015 on Permanent Vacation.In 2013 he started to get serious with Gerd Janson: as Tuff City Kids they put out one release after the next and started to play shows together.

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ODDCAST 13 - Black Spuma

ODDCAST 13 - Black Spuma

06.12.2017

Lauer & Fabrizio Mammarella are the producers behind Black Spuma, a project that has already released great records, and you might have heard them at ODD’s dancefloor. This exclusive mix was recorded for ODDCAST #13.

06.12.2017

Lauer & Fabrizio Mammarella are the producers behind Black Spuma, a project that has already released great records, and you might have heard them at ODD’s dancefloor. ...

Lauer & Fabrizio Mammarella are the producers behind Black Spuma, a project that has already released great records, and you might have heard them at ODD’s dancefloor. This exclusive mix was recorded for ODDCAST #13.

Tuff City Kids Interview

Tuff City Kids Interview

24.11.2017

Read the full interview with Das Filter via this link. Unfortunately only in german.

24.11.2017

Read the full interview with Das Filter via this link. Unfortunately only in german.

Read the full interview with Das Filter via this link. Unfortunately only in german.

SlothBoogie Guestmix #109 - Lauer

SlothBoogie Guestmix #109 - Lauer

16.11.2017

Frankfurt producer Phillip Lauer takes up the reins for our next guest mix in the series. As one half of Tuff City Kids, alongside Gerd Jansen, he's been prolific on the releases and remixes front to say the least! He also somehow found time to make some solo output too and his new 'Las Brisas' release on @futureboogie is a fantastic EP including a heads down slammer, proto chuggy goodness and a floaty feel good House number called Tyco. Here is the full set.

16.11.2017

Frankfurt producer Phillip Lauer takes up the reins for our next guest mix in the series. As one half of Tuff City Kids, alongside Gerd Jansen, he's been prolific on the releases and remixes front to say the least! He also somehow found...

Frankfurt producer Phillip Lauer takes up the reins for our next guest mix in the series. As one half of Tuff City Kids, alongside Gerd Jansen, he's been prolific on the releases and remixes front to say the least! He also somehow found time to make some solo output too and his new 'Las Brisas' release on @futureboogie is a fantastic EP including a heads down slammer, proto chuggy goodness and a floaty feel good House number called Tyco. Here is the full set.

WARM PODCAST #5: Lauer (Running Back / LARJ)

WARM PODCAST #5: Lauer (Running Back / LARJ)

16.11.2017

Lauer who is also 1/2 of Tuff City Kids and 1/2 of Black Spuma. His records have been on heavy rotation for years on the Warm stereo and alongside Gerd Janson as Tuff City Kids they put a killer album out last year along with too many remixes to mention that are pure gold! Here ist the full mix.

16.11.2017

Lauer who is also 1/2 of Tuff City Kids and 1/2 of Black Spuma. His records have been on heavy rotation for years on the Warm stereo and alongside Gerd Janson as Tuff City Kids they put a killer album out last year along with too many...

Lauer who is also 1/2 of Tuff City Kids and 1/2 of Black Spuma. His records have been on heavy rotation for years on the Warm stereo and alongside Gerd Janson as Tuff City Kids they put a killer album out last year along with too many remixes to mention that are pure gold! Here ist the full mix.

Lauer: Trackpremiere

Lauer: Trackpremiere

09.10.2017

GROOVE-Magazin premieres the forthcoming "Las Brinsas" EP form Lauer on Futureboogie Recordings. Click here to listen to the track.

09.10.2017

GROOVE-Magazin premieres the forthcoming "Las Brinsas" EP form Lauer on Futureboogie Recordings. Click here to listen to the track.

GROOVE-Magazin premieres the forthcoming "Las Brinsas" EP form Lauer on Futureboogie Recordings. Click here to listen to the track.

Tuff City Kids - Remix

Tuff City Kids - Remix

05.10.2017

Remix EP of Feater - Waste The Time IML004.Including Remixes from Tuff City Kids, Giuseppe Leonardi, Ruutu Poiss.Distributed by Wordandsound.Release Date: 25 September 2017Click here to listen to the track.

Remix EP of Feater - Waste The Time IML004.Including Remixes from Tuff City Kids, Giuseppe Leonardi, Ruutu Poiss.Distributed by Wordandsound.Release Date: 25 September 2017Click here to listen to the track.

Black Spuma aka Lauer and Fabrizio Mammarella new mix

Black Spuma aka Lauer and Fabrizio Mammarella new mix

05.10.2017

Win2Win, aka Black Spuma, aka Lauer and Fabrizio Mammarella. Is that enough names?New project from two of Slow Motion’s most loyal artists. Fantasia 500 channels the spirit of Detroit electro and even dare we say it ghetto house through the disco grinder to make something totally new. With enough chug and swagger to rock any floor this four tracker is 100% party ready.Here you can listen to the full stream.

05.10.2017

Win2Win, aka Black Spuma, aka Lauer and Fabrizio Mammarella. Is that enough names?New project from two of Slow Motion’s most loyal artists. Fantasia 500 channels the spirit of Detroit electro and even dare we say it ghetto house...

Win2Win, aka Black Spuma, aka Lauer and Fabrizio Mammarella. Is that enough names?New project from two of Slow Motion’s most loyal artists. Fantasia 500 channels the spirit of Detroit electro and even dare we say it ghetto house through the disco grinder to make something totally new. With enough chug and swagger to rock any floor this four tracker is 100% party ready.Here you can listen to the full stream.

Kiwi - Marmora's Theme (Tuff City Kids Remix)

Kiwi - Marmora's Theme (Tuff City Kids Remix)

18.09.2017

Tuff City Kids Remix for "Marmora's Theme" one of the tracks on the EP of Kiwi latest release. Buy/Stream via this link.

18.09.2017

Tuff City Kids Remix for "Marmora's Theme" one of the tracks on the EP of Kiwi latest release. Buy/Stream via this link.

Tuff City Kids Remix for "Marmora's Theme" one of the tracks on the EP of Kiwi latest release. Buy/Stream via this link.

PREMIERE: Tuff City Kids​ "Beau-Tan" is out on SUOL

PREMIERE: Tuff City Kids​ "Beau-Tan" is out on SUOL

07.09.2017

It’s time for the last part of the Summer Daze 2017 compilation series, and we’re going out with a bang! As you might know, we’ve introduced a new format for our annual compilation, where it now takes the form of 3 compilation EPs. The intention of it being, to give all these strong and independent tracks a sharpened focus.Not much more to say about Tuff City Kids that hasn’t been said before - the brain child of Gerd Janson and Lauer has been delivering killer tracks like "Beau-Tan" from the moment their gaze met.Suol Summer Daze is designed to be your perfect soundtrack to the summer.Out since: 18 August 2017

It’s time for the last part of the Summer Daze 2017 compilation series, and we’re going out with a bang! As you might know, we’ve introduced a new format for our annual compilation, where it now takes the form of 3 compilation EPs. The...

It’s time for the last part of the Summer Daze 2017 compilation series, and we’re going out with a bang! As you might know, we’ve introduced a new format for our annual compilation, where it now takes the form of 3 compilation EPs. The intention of it being, to give all these strong and independent tracks a sharpened focus.Not much more to say about Tuff City Kids that hasn’t been said before - the brain child of Gerd Janson and Lauer has been delivering killer tracks like "Beau-Tan" from the moment their gaze met.Suol Summer Daze is designed to be your perfect soundtrack to the summer.Out since: 18 August 2017

Black Spuma latest mix for DHA

Black Spuma latest mix for DHA

01.09.2017

DHA Mix #309 By Black SpumaFabrizio Mammarella, also known as Telespazio and Phillip Lauer, one half of Tuff City Kids, are back with the insatiable “Orme” EP via International Feel.Having first met when Phillip remixed a Telespazio track leading to their first joint release “Oasi” also released via International Feel. Aside from the imprint, both Lauer and Mammarella have a history of quality releases on great labels like Running Back, Beats In Space, Permanent Vacation and Rollerboys Recordings.Here, with “Orme” now available, the Black Spuma duo drops this exclusive mix to capture the atmosphere of their 4 tracker. It is a place where acid meets emotive melodies and shimmering Italo synths lines.

01.09.2017

DHA Mix #309 By Black SpumaFabrizio Mammarella, also known as Telespazio and Phillip Lauer, one half of Tuff City Kids, are back with the insatiable “Orme” EP via International Feel.Having first met when Phillip remixed a...

DHA Mix #309 By Black SpumaFabrizio Mammarella, also known as Telespazio and Phillip Lauer, one half of Tuff City Kids, are back with the insatiable “Orme” EP via International Feel.Having first met when Phillip remixed a Telespazio track leading to their first joint release “Oasi” also released via International Feel. Aside from the imprint, both Lauer and Mammarella have a history of quality releases on great labels like Running Back, Beats In Space, Permanent Vacation and Rollerboys Recordings.Here, with “Orme” now available, the Black Spuma duo drops this exclusive mix to capture the atmosphere of their 4 tracker. It is a place where acid meets emotive melodies and shimmering Italo synths lines.

Lauer at Kammer Radio

Lauer at Kammer Radio

28.08.2017

Lauer visited Seoul last week and was guest at Kammer Radio. Here is the full streaming of the show.

28.08.2017

Lauer visited Seoul last week and was guest at Kammer Radio. Here is the full...

The Balearic Three: Talamanca System are channeling the true spirit of Ibiza. Step inside the world of Gerd Janson, Phillip Lauer and Marc Barrot. Click here to read the full article.

Black Spuma contributed to their remix to the "Sea Monster...

Black Spuma contributed to their remix to the "Sea Monster" album of Kito Jempere

23.08.2017

After putting out Kito Jempere’s stunning Sea Monster album earlier in the year, Hell Yeah now serve up a bunch of remixes from it that have been secret weapons for the last few months. Behind them are Black Spuma, Lipelis and Bell Towers and they all serve up real heaters.You can pre order our copy here.

23.08.2017

After putting out Kito Jempere’s stunning Sea Monster album earlier in the year, Hell Yeah now serve up a bunch of remixes from it that have been secret weapons for the last few months. Behind them are Black Spuma, Lipelis and Bell...

Black Spuma contributed to their remix to the "Sea Monster" album of Kito Jempere

23.08.2017

After putting out Kito Jempere’s stunning Sea Monster album earlier in the year, Hell Yeah now serve up a bunch of remixes from it that have been secret weapons for the last few months. Behind them are Black Spuma, Lipelis and Bell Towers and they all serve up real heaters.You can pre order our copy here.

Out 19th may on Running Back: Lauer's next EP "Phlipper". Check out the snippets here..

Live At Robert Johnson proudly presents the third Lifesaver

Live At Robert Johnson proudly presents the third Lifesaver

06.04.2017

Live At Robert Johnson proudly presents the third Lifesaver! With Roman Flügel, Massimiliano Pagliara, Lauer, Benedikt Frey, Chinaski, TCB and many more...Release Date: 19th May 2017Check out the snippets on soundcloud.

06.04.2017

Live At Robert Johnson proudly presents the third Lifesaver! With Roman Flügel, Massimiliano Pagliara, Lauer, Benedikt Frey, Chinaski, TCB and many more...Release Date: 19th May 2017Check out the snippets on...

Live At Robert Johnson proudly presents the third Lifesaver! With Roman Flügel, Massimiliano Pagliara, Lauer, Benedikt Frey, Chinaski, TCB and many more...Release Date: 19th May 2017Check out the snippets on soundcloud.

Talamanca System announce first album on International Feel

Talamanca System announce first album on International Feel

21.03.2017

The LP, from the trio of Gerd Janson, Phillip Lauer and Mark Barrott, will be preceded by an EP in April. Full article here.

21.03.2017

The LP, from the trio of Gerd Janson, Phillip Lauer and Mark Barrott, will be preceded by an EP in April. Full article here.

RA.552 Tuff City Kids

RA.552 Tuff City Kids

05.01.2017

Throwback party bombs from Gerd Janson and Phillip Lauer. An upbeat selection of their favourite "'80s and not '80s songs," RA.552 is stacked with catchy vocals, booming drums and soaring melodies—the kind of mix you can trust to do the job. You can download the podcast here.

05.01.2017

Throwback party bombs from Gerd Janson and Phillip Lauer. An upbeat selection of their favourite "'80s and not '80s songs," RA.552 is stacked with catchy vocals, booming drums and soaring melodies—the kind of mix you can trust to do the...

Throwback party bombs from Gerd Janson and Phillip Lauer. An upbeat selection of their favourite "'80s and not '80s songs," RA.552 is stacked with catchy vocals, booming drums and soaring melodies—the kind of mix you can trust to do the job. You can download the podcast here.

Gerd Janson and Lauer will release a Tuff City Kids album...

Gerd Janson and Lauer will release a Tuff City Kids album through Permanent Vacation in the coming months

16.08.2016

Gerd Janson and Lauer will release a Tuff City Kids album through Permanent Vacation in the coming months. Read the full article here

16.08.2016

Gerd Janson and Lauer will release a Tuff City Kids album through Permanent Vacation in the coming months. Read the full article here

Another beautiful set by Lauer - this time for Not An Animal. Listen and enjoy!

Second solo release from Lauer

Second solo release from Lauer

06.07.2016

Live At Robert Johnson just announced that Mr Melody also known as Phillip Lauer will return to his home turf with a second solo release named "Tearsh".Tracklist:A1: TearshA2: AntinatB1: JetdentistB2: DeassB3: Prazctok Memoriam

Label: Live At Robert JohnsonCatalog: PLAYRJC 043Release date: 29th July 2016

Live At Robert Johnson just announced that Mr Melody also known as Phillip Lauer will return to his home turf with a second solo release named "Tearsh".Tracklist:A1: TearshA2: AntinatB1: JetdentistB2:...

Live At Robert Johnson just announced that Mr Melody also known as Phillip Lauer will return to his home turf with a second solo release named "Tearsh".Tracklist:A1: TearshA2: AntinatB1: JetdentistB2: DeassB3: Prazctok Memoriam

Label: Live At Robert JohnsonCatalog: PLAYRJC 043Release date: 29th July 2016

When Lauer played Montreal / Canada in april, he got invited to n10.as radio to spin some records. Listen to the great result here

RA in residency: Robert Johnson

RA in residency: Robert Johnson

17.05.2016

Resident Advisor continues his feature series based on RA's In Residence events by visiting a German club where simplicity is key: Robert Johnson in Offenbach /Frankfurt. Ata is founder of this legendary place and many Magnet Artists have a residency or play this club regularly. Just a few to mention: Roman Flügel, Orson Wells, Lauer, Gerd Janson, Benedikt Frey, TCB, Oliver Hafenbauer and so on. Full article can be read here oliv

17.05.2016

Resident Advisor continues his feature series based on RA's In Residence events by visiting a German club where simplicity is key: Robert Johnson in Offenbach /Frankfurt. Ata is founder of this legendary place and many Magnet Artists...

Resident Advisor continues his feature series based on RA's In Residence events by visiting a German club where simplicity is key: Robert Johnson in Offenbach /Frankfurt. Ata is founder of this legendary place and many Magnet Artists have a residency or play this club regularly. Just a few to mention: Roman Flügel, Orson Wells, Lauer, Gerd Janson, Benedikt Frey, TCB, Oliver Hafenbauer and so on. Full article can be read here oliv

Rinse FM Podcast - Studio Barnhus w/ Igor Tipura & Lauer

Mixmag loves Lauer - Interview plus DJ Mix

Mixmag loves Lauer - Interview plus DJ Mix

04.02.2016

Here comes a sweet and funny introduction of Lauer by Mixmag Magazine. Plus a great Lauer Mix to listen to - it's part of the In Session series. Scroll down for the mix, it's coming up after the Lauer track and the TCK remix.

Here comes a sweet and funny introduction of Lauer by Mixmag Magazine. Plus a great Lauer Mix to listen to - it's part of the In Session series. Scroll down for the mix, it's coming up after the Lauer track and the TCK remix.

Here comes a sweet and funny introduction of Lauer by Mixmag Magazine. Plus a great Lauer Mix to listen to - it's part of the In Session series. Scroll down for the mix, it's coming up after the Lauer track and the TCK remix.

TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2015

Listen to a new track from TCK

Listen to a new track from TCK

29.06.2015

Deephouseamsterdam.com premiered a new track from Tuff City Kids aka Lauer and Gerd Janson; 'Murphy’s Lawyer' was released on Berlin based imprint Suol's annual "Summer Daze" compilation series just last week.

Deephouseamsterdam.com premiered a new track from Tuff City Kids aka Lauer and Gerd Janson; 'Murphy’s Lawyer' was released on Berlin based imprint Suol's annual "Summer Daze" compilation series just last week.

Deephouseamsterdam.com premiered a new track from Tuff City Kids aka Lauer and Gerd Janson; 'Murphy’s Lawyer' was released on Berlin based imprint Suol's annual "Summer Daze" compilation series just last week.

Lauer readies new album for Permanent Vacation

Lauer readies new album for Permanent Vacation

25.03.2015

Frankfurt producer and Tuff City Kids member Lauer will drop his second full-length album in May.

Longstanding Frankfurt producer (and, as half of the Tuff City Kids outfit, a frequent Gerd Janson collaborator) Phillip Lauer (or simply just Lauer) will issue his second full-length album, Borndom, in the coming months.The 13-track record follows behind Lauer's impressive string of releases dating back to the early aughts for labels such as Running Back, Beats in Space, and the imprint which will release his forthcoming LP, Permanent Vacation, among others. With a style "rooted in pop music and mixed with the reactance and sound aesthetics of punk, while wearing dancing shoes," Lauer's Borndom LP promises to be a melodically rich affair that seeks out many different paths to the dancefloor.

Ahead of the album's May 8 release date, Permanent Vacation has let loose a full stream of LP cut "ESC," a new wave-indebted cut flush with classic synth tones and thick vocal layers from Jasnau. The tune can be streamed in full below, where the complete tracklist for Lauer's Borndom LP has also been included.

Frankfurt producer and Tuff City Kids member Lauer will drop his second full-length album in May.

Longstanding Frankfurt producer (and, as half of the Tuff City Kids outfit, a frequent Gerd Janson collaborator) Phillip Lauer (or simply just Lauer) will issue his second full-length album, Borndom, in the coming months.The 13-track record follows behind Lauer's impressive string of releases dating back to the early aughts for labels such as Running Back, Beats in Space, and the imprint which will release his forthcoming LP, Permanent Vacation, among others. With a style "rooted in pop music and mixed with the reactance and sound aesthetics of punk, while wearing dancing shoes," Lauer's Borndom LP promises to be a melodically rich affair that seeks out many different paths to the dancefloor.

Ahead of the album's May 8 release date, Permanent Vacation has let loose a full stream of LP cut "ESC," a new wave-indebted cut flush with classic synth tones and thick vocal layers from Jasnau. The tune can be streamed in full below, where the complete tracklist for Lauer's Borndom LP has also been included.

Lifesaver II from LARJ is out today

Lifesaver II from LARJ is out today

16.03.2015

Boiler Room debuts Roman Flügel's contribution to the forthcoming Lifesaver II compilation from Live At Robert Johnson, which is released today.

The compilation features tracks from Lauer, TCB, Benedikt Frey, Roman Flügel and many others connected to the LARJ-camp in Offenbach. The Lifesaver compilation will be released as a double 12"-vinyl. Additionally Live At Robert Johnson will release an Extension-10"-vinyl containing two brand new tracks by the infamous Hotel Lauer and Tuff City Kids end of March 2015.

Listen to 'Tender Hooligan' here.Listen to snippets from all tracks here.

16.03.2015

Boiler Room debuts Roman Flügel's contribution to the forthcoming Lifesaver II compilation from Live At Robert Johnson, which is released today.

Boiler Room debuts Roman Flügel's contribution to the forthcoming Lifesaver II compilation from Live At Robert Johnson, which is released today.

The compilation features tracks from Lauer, TCB, Benedikt Frey, Roman Flügel and many others connected to the LARJ-camp in Offenbach. The Lifesaver compilation will be released as a double 12"-vinyl. Additionally Live At Robert Johnson will release an Extension-10"-vinyl containing two brand new tracks by the infamous Hotel Lauer and Tuff City Kids end of March 2015.

Listen to 'Tender Hooligan' here.Listen to snippets from all tracks here.

LARJ takes Lifesaver 2 on the road

LARJ takes Lifesaver 2 on the road

17.02.2015

Most of the label's core roster will be representing at a series of European showcases in the coming months.

Sixteen dates in support of Live At Robert Johnson's forthcoming Lifesaver 2 compilation have been announced.

The tour will see a rotating cast of the Frankfurt label's core artists touch down for slots in the UK, France, Paris, Netherlands, Spain and more. Naturally, things get underway on home turf, with Ata, Orson Wells and Massimiliano Pagliara playing at Robert Johnson on March 7th. The same night, Roman Flügel, Gerd Janson and Oliver Hafenbauer play at Bristol's Just Jack. The following weekends include dates with Portable in Stockholm (21st), Lyon with Tuff City Kids (27th) and Jena with Ata (28th).

Four dates are lined up for April. Paris's Djoon club hosts Ata and Lauer on the 17th, after which Hafenbauer and Benedikt Frey head to Golem in Hamburg on the 24th. Dates at Barcelona venue Nitsa on the 25th and Passage 46 in Freiburg, Germany, on the 30th round out the month: Ata, Lauer and Frey play the former, while The Citizen's Band, Hafenbauer and Holger Wuest soundtrack the latter.

May is the tour's biggest month, with seven dates are confirmed so far. Highlights include stops at Zukunft in Zürich with Ata, Lauer and Hafenbauer on the 9th, Berlin's Panorama Bar on the 15th with Ata and Flügel, and fabric on the 16th with Flügel and Portable. Other stops include Cologne (8th), Oslo (22nd), Amsterdam (23rd) and Munich (29th).

Most of the label's core roster will be representing at a series of European showcases in the coming months.

Sixteen dates in support of Live At Robert Johnson's forthcoming Lifesaver 2 compilation have been announced.

The tour will see a rotating cast of the Frankfurt label's core artists touch down for slots in the UK, France, Paris, Netherlands, Spain and more. Naturally, things get underway on home turf, with Ata, Orson Wells and Massimiliano Pagliara playing at Robert Johnson on March 7th. The same night, Roman Flügel, Gerd Janson and Oliver Hafenbauer play at Bristol's Just Jack. The following weekends include dates with Portable in Stockholm (21st), Lyon with Tuff City Kids (27th) and Jena with Ata (28th).

Four dates are lined up for April. Paris's Djoon club hosts Ata and Lauer on the 17th, after which Hafenbauer and Benedikt Frey head to Golem in Hamburg on the 24th. Dates at Barcelona venue Nitsa on the 25th and Passage 46 in Freiburg, Germany, on the 30th round out the month: Ata, Lauer and Frey play the former, while The Citizen's Band, Hafenbauer and Holger Wuest soundtrack the latter.

May is the tour's biggest month, with seven dates are confirmed so far. Highlights include stops at Zukunft in Zürich with Ata, Lauer and Hafenbauer on the 9th, Berlin's Panorama Bar on the 15th with Ata and Flügel, and fabric on the 16th with Flügel and Portable. Other stops include Cologne (8th), Oslo (22nd), Amsterdam (23rd) and Munich (29th).

Lauer in the mix for Studio Brussel

Lauer in the mix for Studio Brussel

09.05.2014

Playground is a 4-hour long radioshow on Studio Brussel which is being aired every Saturday, starting at 22.00. Next to the residents, one DJ/artist is invited to do a guest mix and last weekend Lauer was the guest of honor.

Playground is a 4-hour long radioshow on Studio Brussel which is being aired every Saturday, starting at 22.00. Next to the residents, one DJ/artist is invited to do a guest mix and last weekend Lauer was the guest of honor.

Playground is a 4-hour long radioshow on Studio Brussel which is being aired every Saturday, starting at 22.00. Next to the residents, one DJ/artist is invited to do a guest mix and last weekend Lauer was the guest of honor.

Smallville turns nine with parties in Berlin and Hamburg

Smallville turns nine with parties in Berlin and Hamburg

01.05.2014

Smallville will celebrate nine years with parties in Berlin and Hamburg next month.

With its status as one of one of Germany's best-known deep house imprints, it's easy to forget that Smallville's origins are in a Hamburg record store (the label didn't come along until 2006.) The upcoming celebrations will commemorate the store's nine years of operation, and will take place in Berlin and Hamburg on May 3rd and 9th, respectively. The Berlin leg will go down across Stattbad in conjunction with local promoter Odd Fantastic, with Keith Worthy, Phillip Lauer and Smallpeople in one room, and Morphosis, Helena Hauff and Fiedel in the other. The Hamburg session will take place at Mojo, and feature a live set from Genius of Time and DJ appearances from hometown favourites Lawrence and Smallpeople.

Smallville will celebrate nine years with parties in Berlin and Hamburg next month.

With its status as one of one of Germany's best-known deep house imprints, it's easy to forget that Smallville's origins are in a Hamburg record store (the label didn't come along until 2006.) The upcoming celebrations will commemorate the store's nine years of operation, and will take place in Berlin and Hamburg on May 3rd and 9th, respectively. The Berlin leg will go down across Stattbad in conjunction with local promoter Odd Fantastic, with Keith Worthy, Phillip Lauer and Smallpeople in one room, and Morphosis, Helena Hauff and Fiedel in the other. The Hamburg session will take place at Mojo, and feature a live set from Genius of Time and DJ appearances from hometown favourites Lawrence and Smallpeople.

New mix from Lauer

New mix from Lauer

04.04.2014

"We met Phillip Lauer two years ago in the heart of the red-light district in Frankfurt, the Bahnhofsviertel. It was a night to remember. Lauer played alongside Robert Johnson's Ata in a small club called Lido. The last track he put on was the singalong-classic "Die Erde wird der schönste Platz im All" by the Berlin band Mutter. Truth poured out of the speakers. The next day, the two of us would do the silliest interview the city of Frankfurt had ever heard. Lauer, of course, is the "melody man" known to us as one half of Tuff City Kids and Arto Mwambe. He delivered a gorgeous mix for us. And we did another silly interview with him."

"We met Phillip Lauer two years ago in the heart of the red-light district in Frankfurt, the Bahnhofsviertel. It was a night to remember. Lauer played alongside Robert Johnson's Ata in a small club called Lido. The last track he put on...

"We met Phillip Lauer two years ago in the heart of the red-light district in Frankfurt, the Bahnhofsviertel. It was a night to remember. Lauer played alongside Robert Johnson's Ata in a small club called Lido. The last track he put on was the singalong-classic "Die Erde wird der schönste Platz im All" by the Berlin band Mutter. Truth poured out of the speakers. The next day, the two of us would do the silliest interview the city of Frankfurt had ever heard. Lauer, of course, is the "melody man" known to us as one half of Tuff City Kids and Arto Mwambe. He delivered a gorgeous mix for us. And we did another silly interview with him."

Pre-listen to new EP from Tuff City Kids

Pre-listen to new EP from Tuff City Kids

17.10.2013

The second EP from Tuff City Kids aka Lauer and Running Back-boss Gerd Janson will be released on Dutch label Delsin in a few weeks. Their only previous EP was released on Ostgut sub-label Unterton and the tracks they offer up here continue in a similarly raw and analogue house vein.

The "Roby Tease EP" will be released on both vinyl and digital on October 21. 2013.

The second EP from Tuff City Kids aka Lauer and Running Back-boss Gerd Janson will be released on Dutch label Delsin in a few weeks. Their only previous EP was released on Ostgut sub-label Unterton and the tracks they offer up here...

The second EP from Tuff City Kids aka Lauer and Running Back-boss Gerd Janson will be released on Dutch label Delsin in a few weeks. Their only previous EP was released on Ostgut sub-label Unterton and the tracks they offer up here continue in a similarly raw and analogue house vein.

The "Roby Tease EP" will be released on both vinyl and digital on October 21. 2013.

Free August-mix by Lauer

Free August-mix by Lauer

20.08.2013

It is no secret that Phillip Lauer is a long time DJ and music producer. He has been playing records and recording music since the late 90′s, either as himself or as a member of the projects Arto Mwambe (with Christian Beisswenger) and Tuff City Kids (with Gerd Janson) and his most recent solo original material has been put out by labels Running Back (Phillips LP) and Beats In Space (Macsat Ring Down 12″).

It is no secret that Phillip Lauer is a long time DJ and music producer. He has been playing records and recording music since the late 90′s, either as himself or as a member of the projects Arto Mwambe (with Christian Beisswenger) and...

It is no secret that Phillip Lauer is a long time DJ and music producer. He has been playing records and recording music since the late 90′s, either as himself or as a member of the projects Arto Mwambe (with Christian Beisswenger) and Tuff City Kids (with Gerd Janson) and his most recent solo original material has been put out by labels Running Back (Phillips LP) and Beats In Space (Macsat Ring Down 12″).

Beware of Brontosaurus!

Beware of Brontosaurus!

06.02.2013

Permanent Vacation will release a collection profiling defunct German imprint Brontosaurus (run by Lauer & The Citizen's Band, also known under their collaborative alias Arto Mwabmé) on May 31st.The self-titled compilation will come in two formats: an eight-track double-LP on vinyl, and a digital version containing an extra 16 tunes.

Permanent Vacation will release a collection profiling defunct German imprint Brontosaurus (run by Lauer & The Citizen's Band, also known under their collaborative alias Arto Mwabmé) on May 31st.The self-titled compilation...

Permanent Vacation will release a collection profiling defunct German imprint Brontosaurus (run by Lauer & The Citizen's Band, also known under their collaborative alias Arto Mwabmé) on May 31st.The self-titled compilation will come in two formats: an eight-track double-LP on vinyl, and a digital version containing an extra 16 tunes.

Fabric introduces Lauer!

Fabric introduces Lauer!

14.11.2012

Fabric London, one of the Venues where the amazing Lifesaver-Tour will take place, have released a feature on their website, devoted to Lauer. In an interview, he talks about his muic, equipment and connection to Robert Johnson and also presents some tracks that were highly influencial to him.

Fabric London, one of the Venues where the amazing Lifesaver-Tour will take place, have released a feature on their website, devoted to Lauer. In an interview, he talks about his muic, equipment and connection to Robert Johnson and also...

Fabric London, one of the Venues where the amazing Lifesaver-Tour will take place, have released a feature on their website, devoted to Lauer. In an interview, he talks about his muic, equipment and connection to Robert Johnson and also presents some tracks that were highly influencial to him.